This New App Wants to Keep You Out of Online Videos

Can't Post It is a new app that utilizes copyright strikes to help those who don't want videos of themselves posted online.

April 21, 2022   It's April 21, 2022—National High Five Day. We're not saying you should go around high-fiving strangers on the road, but maybe offer one to your family and any friends you come across today. Why? Because high fives are fun! ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 304 articles, 7 podcasts, 13 press releases, 412 tweets, and 23 YouTube videos 1. 'Can't Post It' App Takes a New Approach to Public Privacy Samson has unveiled Can't Post It, a smartphone app designed to discourage people from posting videos of you against your wishes. How? The app can play a song licensed to Samson through your device's speakers, which should lead to video blocks and copyright strikes. Clever? Dangerous? You decide! 2. Garmin's Vivosmart 5 Adds a Bigger Screen, Smartphone Support Garmin has launched its latest fitness tracker, the $149 vivosmart 5. While it resembles the vivosmart 4 and has similar features, it now has a 66% larger display and supports Android and iOS, enabling it to read texts, provide a Morning Report with info on how you slept, and more. Have fun, Garmin fans! 3. BLU Products Releases Its First Unlocked 5G Phone, the F91 5G Mid-range smartphone brand BLU Products has launched their first 5G device, the F91 5G, for $299. While it won't rival the likes of the iPhone 13, it has fairly decent specs and is unlocked, so you have your choice of carrier, but with limitations. The phone is available from Amazon now in Oceanic Blue. 🦑 Go Deeper Just how good is Apple's Hide My Email feature? Charlie Sorrel thinks it's one of the best things about iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, and "an amazing way to avoid spam and stay safer online." Consider our interest piqued. 🎱 By the Numbers Popular, but not overwhelming Data: Pew Research Center It may feel like everyone is wearing a smartwatch, but that wasn't really the case in 2020 (at least in the US). Based on the graphs above, only 21% of adults regularly wore a smartwatch or tracker, and even then, it was mostly those between 18 and 49. We guess seniors are happy with regular watches. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal There's probably room in your life for another bluetooth speaker, so why not make it the Ultimate Ears Boom 3? It's down to $129.99 at Target right now (online only) and brings with it 360-degree audio and built-in playback controls. Enjoy. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "And just like that, AI is scary again." —Evan Killham, Editor If you're considering bringing your imaginary friend to life using AI—don't. Designer and modder Lucas Rizzotto added AI-powered friendship to his microwave and things took an unexpected turn. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  By air and sea Image: Swellpro, Wellbots Swellpro's SplashDrone 4 is here to take your beach, boating, or fishing trips up a notch. The waterproof drone is designed to fly in all kinds of weather, and comes with a new floating platform that lets it sit it on the water and get a good look and what's underwater. What a great way to surprise a fish or two. 🎮 Up-Down-A-B-Start Watch out for that tree! Anyone who has played Elden Ring knows there's a massive tree at the center of its world, which begs the question: how tall is it? Well, we might finally have an answer. Spoilers: it's huge. 🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Apple News and Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions, too. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]